Telemecanique XCKS141 XCKJ/XCKN Limit Switch 1NC+1NO standard IP65

The Telemecanique XCKS141 is a standard format limit switch from the XC Standard range, featuring a spring return thermoplastic roller lever of variable length with 1 NC + 1 NO snap action contacts. Rated at 240 V AC / 3 A and IP67, it detects position via lateral cam approach for use in industrial machinery and automation systems.

Technical specifications:

• Catalog reference: XCKS141
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product type: Limit switch, XC Standard series
• Contacts: 1 NC + 1 NO, snap action, positive opening
• Actuator: Spring return thermoplastic roller lever, variable length
• Approach: Lateral, 1 or 2 programmable directions, actuation by 30° cam
• Rated voltage / current (AC-15): Ue = 240 V, Ie = 3 A (IEC 60947-5-1)
• Rated voltage / current (DC-13): Ue = 250 V, Ie = 0.27 A (IEC 60947-5-1)
• Conventional enclosed thermal current (Ithe): 10 A AC
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 500 V (IEC 60947-1)
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 6 kV (IEC 60947-1)
• Electrical connection: Screw-clamp terminals, 1 × 0.34...2 × 1.5 mm²
• Cable entry: 1 × Pg 13.5, cable outer diameter 9...12 mm
• Min. actuation speed: 0.01 m/min; max. actuation speed: 1.5 m/s
• Min. tripping torque: 0.1 N.m
• Mechanical durability: 20,000,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 5,000,000 cycles
• IP rating: IP67 / IP66 (IEC 60529)
• IK rating: IK05 (IEC 62262)
• Operating temperature: -25...70 °C; storage: -40...70 °C
• Electrical shock protection: Class II
• Body and head material: Plastic
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 40 × 57 × 117...172 mm
• Net weight: 0.165 kg
• Certifications: UL, CSA, CCC
• Standards: IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60204-1, CENELEC EN 50041, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 14
• Warranty: 18 months

Features and benefits:

• IP67 / IP66 ingress protection for reliable operation in wet, dusty, and washdown environments
• 20,000,000 cycle mechanical durability reduces maintenance frequency and downtime
• Positive opening contacts comply with IEC 60947-5-1 for safety-critical machine control circuits
• Lateral approach with 1 or 2 programmable actuation directions allows flexible mounting on machinery
• Snap action switching from 0.01 m/min to 1.5 m/s ensures consistent contact operation across slow and fast movements

Applications:

• End-of-travel detection on conveyors, slides, and automated production lines
• Machine guarding and safety interlock circuits requiring positive opening contacts
• Position detection on actuators, cylinders, and reciprocating machine parts
• Door and gate position monitoring in industrial installations

Also known as: Telemecanique XCKS141, XC Standard limit switch, roller lever limit switch.